Summary

The VA San Diego Healthcare System Spinal Cord Injury / Disorders (SCI/D) Service PA-C is an integral part of the Spinal Cord Injury team and functions as a key member of the Spinal Cord Injury Long-Term Care and Home Care Programs at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. The incumbent provides comprehensive - continuous - and coordinated care to Veterans living with chronic SCI in residential and community settings.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES As an SCI PA at the Chief Level - demonstrates expertise in all elements of the patient's health care process
• Serves as the extension of the SCI physician in the hospital for the delivery of quality health care
• SCI/D Long-term Care Duties 1
• Conducts regular comprehensive assessments of chronic SCI residents to monitor respiratory - skin - bladder - bowel - and autonomic function
• 2
• Coordinates management of chronic pain - spasticity - and pressure injury prevention with nursing and therapy staff
• 3
• Provides home visits (in-person or via telehealth) to monitor safety - equipment needs - and preventive care
• 4
• Collaborates with Prosthetics - Physical Therapy - and Occupational Therapy for adaptive equipment and assistive technology
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• Coordinates transitions from hospital to home/LTC and between care settings to ensure continuity
• 6
• Leads patient and caregiver education on infection prevention - nutrition - and self-care in chronic SCI
• 7
• Participates in annual interdisciplinary plan-of-care reviews for LTC residents
• 8
• Facilitates referrals for psychosocial support - substance use counseling - or palliative care as needed
• 9
• Supports Veterans and families through aging with SCI - addressing cognitive decline - frailty - and caregiver fatigue
• 10
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing rehospitalization - preventing secondary complications - and improving Veteran satisfaction in long-term SCI Care
• 11
• Any duties as needed when covering/needed
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• 0800-1630 Telework: N/A Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorize